FarmSafe Podcast

S4E4 | Falls on Farms: The Medication Connection

 

Published January 29, 2025. Hosted by Libby Ritchie.

Episode Summary

In this podcast, we delve into the issue of medication-related falls among farmers, highlighting the risks that medications pose when mixed with the physically demanding nature of farming. Our expert for this episode, Dr. Ryan Carnahan, is currently involved in various projects, including reducing the use of high-risk medications in older adults to prevent falls. Dr. Carnahan emphasizes the importance of regular medication reviews and understanding the side effects of medications.

Episode Resources

Ag Health 101, Unit 9: Falls on Farms [Audio]

Ag Health 101, Unit 9: Falls on Farms [Unit Summary PDF]

Medications Linked to Falls Factsheet

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Ag Health 101, Unit 9: Falls on Farms

[Audio Lesson]

Developed by the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health, Unit 9 of the Ag Health 101 course covers the known vulnerabilities related to farm falls, with a focus on the medical and personal factors linked to both an increased risk of farm falls and an increased severity of their consequences. This unit will also highlight key hazards of falls and several preventative measures

    Unit 9 Webpage

    Ag Health 101, Unit 9: Falls on Farms

    [Unit Summary PDF]

    This pdf provides a summary, using graphics, of the content covered in each chapter of the unit. Use this unit summary to refer back to.

      Unit 9 Summary

      Medications Linked to Falls

      Factsheet

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